Category: International

Pakistan’s parliament becomes completely solar

Islamabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Pakistan's parliament on Tuesday earned the unique distinction of becoming the world's first legislature whose entire…

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Indonesia sinks 30 boats to fight illegal fishing

Jakarta, Feb 23 (IANS) Indonesia has sunk 30 impounded foreign and local boats in its campaign against illegal fishing in…

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Former Shanghai ‘comfort women’ station demolished

Beijing, Feb 23 (IANS) Shanghai has begun demolishing the site of a former Japanese "comfort women" station, triggering widespread criticism,…

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Opening China’s gated communities to public criticised

Beijing, Feb 23 (IANS) A recent guideline issued by China's central government on urban planning has led to criticism over…

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UAE chairs Arab League legal committee’s meeting

Abu Dhabi, Feb 23 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has chaired a meeting of the Arab League Council's committee…

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Terror attack in Australia ‘inevitable’, says expert

Canberra, Feb 23 (IANS) It is "inevitable" that another terrorist attack will occur in Australia, a former leading military advisor…

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Unesco show highlights culture of sustainability

United Nations, Feb 23 (IANS) A new photograph exhibition launched here by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation…

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Cuba to deploy 9,000 troops to prevent Zika virus

Havana, Feb 23 (IANS) Cuban President Raul Castro called on his people to help prevent the entry of the Zika…

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Turkish Cargo switches to Technopark firm’s IT solution

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 22 (IANS) Turkish Cargo, one of the fastest-growing air cargo carrier in the world, has now switched over…

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Syrian opposition meets in Saudi capital

Riyadh, Feb 22 (IANS/AKI) Syria's opposition on Monday began talks in the Saudi Arabian capital ahead of United Nations mediated…

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Italian PM seeks EU funding cuts for anti-migrant states

Rome, Feb 22 (IANS/AKI) The European Union should punish central and Eastern European countries which refuse to take in asylum…

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China opens more inbound duty free shops

Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) China has opened 19 new inbound duty free shops for domestic shoppers, the Finance Ministry said…

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Nepal suggested to adopt ‘Green Economy’ policy

Kathmandu, Feb 22 (IANS) International experts on Monday suggested that Nepal should promote and implement "Green economy" in the country…

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Afghan High Peace Council chief appointed

Kabul, Feb 22 (IANS) The head of the government-backed peace body, the High Peace Council (HPC), has been appointed in…

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Japanese village bids for world record with frozen jeans

Tokyo, Feb 22 (IANS) Japan's Hokkaido village is making a bid for a Guinness World Record with the largest number…

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Seoul to minimise economic impact from Pyongyang’s provocations

Seoul, Feb 22 (IANS) South Korea's top economic policymaker on Monday said the government will make its best efforts to…

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Fresh Chinese graduates face struggle as economy slows

Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) Finding suitable employment could prove difficult for China's fresh college graduates this year due to a…

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Australian gold miner settles class action

Sydney, Feb 22 (IANS) Australia's largest gold producer on Monday said it has settled a class action lawsuit brought against…

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China issues guidelines to make cities more ‘liveable’

Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) Chinese central authorities have issued guidelines on urban development, two months after leaders promised to make…

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Australia risks missing climate change commitments: report

Sydney, Feb 22 (IANS) Australia risks not meeting its commitments agreed to under the Paris Climate Change agreement while also…

9 years ago



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